Save A fun and festive snack display perfect for movie nights, featuring classic popcorn and a variety of sweet and savory treats, all beautifully arranged in popcorn boxes.
This display has been a hit at every gathering I’ve hosted, instantly bringing fun vibes to movie night.
Ingredients
- Popcorn: 1/2 cup popcorn kernels (or 2 bags microwave popcorn), 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (if popping on stovetop), 1 teaspoon salt
- Sweet Treats: 1 cup chocolate candies (such as M&Ms or chocolate-covered raisins), 1 cup mini marshmallows, 1 cup caramel popcorn or toffee popcorn, 1 cup gummy candies
- Savory Snacks: 1 cup pretzel sticks or twists, 1 cup cheese crackers or cheese puffs, 1 cup roasted nuts (such as peanuts or cashews omit for nut-free option)
- Extras: 6 paper popcorn boxes or small treat cups
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Pop the popcorn If using popcorn kernels heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat add kernels cover and shake occasionally until popping slows Season with salt If using microwave popcorn prepare according to package instructions
- Step 2:
- Fill each popcorn box about halfway with fresh popcorn
- Step 3:
- Arrange the sweet and savory treats in small piles or sections over the popcorn in each box mixing and matching for variety and color
- Step 4:
- Serve immediately or cover lightly with plastic wrap until ready to enjoy
Save This snack display always gets everyone talking and makes movie night feel extra special with the family.
Required Tools
Large pot with lid or microwave Mixing bowl Measuring cups 6 popcorn boxes or treat cups
Allergen Information
Contains Dairy (cheese crackers/puffs chocolate candies) Nuts (roasted nuts) Gluten (crackers pretzels) Soy (some candies) Check all packaged snacks for allergens and cross-contamination warnings
Nutritional Information
Calories 320 Total Fat 12 g Carbohydrates 48 g Protein 5 g
Save Enjoy customizing your popcorn boxes for a fun personalized treat perfect for any movie night.
Recipe Help
- → How do I pop the popcorn on the stovetop?
Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat, add kernels, cover, and shake occasionally until popping slows. Season with salt before serving.
- → Can I make this snack display nut-free?
Absolutely. Simply omit the roasted nuts and replace them with additional crackers or dried fruit as desired.
- → What are some good sweet treat options to include?
Chocolate candies, mini marshmallows, caramel or toffee popcorn, and gummy candies provide a nice variety of flavors and textures.
- → Is this display suitable for vegan diets?
Yes, by choosing vegan marshmallows and candies, the display can be easily adapted to vegan preferences.
- → How should I arrange the treats in the boxes?
Fill each box halfway with popcorn, then arrange sweet and savory snacks in small piles or sections on top to create color and variety.